Examine the misuse of social media, violations of ex parte laws, incivility, and more!

Join us for this lighthearted, interactive program that uses a number of comedic skits to highlight the ethical challenges that can arise during contested administrative hearings, as well as during the legal brief drafting process. James Grogan, a renowned ethics expert, shows how the exercise of professional and moral judgment (which is necessary to build public trust in the administration of justice) is well-guided by the basic principles underlying the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. Topics include: the lawyer’s obligation to zealously protect and pursue the client’s legitimate interests; maintaining a professional, courteous and civil attitude toward all persons involved in the legal system; and forms of misconduct that threaten the public’s confidence in our legal system.